Scientists have isolated a receptor that helps the bloodthirsty insects find you.
Female mosquitoes feed on human blood because they need the protein and other components to produce their eggs.
Approximately 20 percent of people are more attractive to mosquitoes than others
Having a home that is less susceptible to mosquitos not only makes for a more pleasant living experience, but also can make your home more attractive to potential buyers.
Mosquitos are an annoyance to all — but some people seem to attract them far more than others.
For all those who have been personally victimised by mosquitos.
Machine learning and satellite comms are helping identify mosquitoes and their infection potential.
Dr. Roger Nasci, a mosquito expert at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says you don't necessarily need repellent with a high percentage of DEET to keep the 'skeeters away. Repellent still works well in low doses, and so far mosquitoes aren't growing resistant to it.
There are several measures you can take, some of which provide two-for-one protection against the insects.
It’s true they find some people irresistible, and they seem to have a taste for beer drinkers.
Why keep mosquitoes around when they carry deadly diseases like Zika?
The tried and true tips involving the four "D"s aren’t the only tactics that work.
A long-sought protein proves vital for mosquitoes’ ability to detect lactic acid, a great clue for finding a human.
The more you know about these lil guys, the more you gotta kiiinda respect them.
Unfortunately, they still seem to be able to find us without it.
Mosquitoes are little vampires and they prefer a certain blood type, scientists say. The other interesting thing about mosquitoes that most people are unaware of is that the pesky critters really do ...